Newcastle University – LLB Law, First Class Honours
BPP University – LLM Law, Distinction
BPP University – Bar Professional Training Course, Outstanding
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple – Godfrey Heilpern Memorial Scholarship
BPP University – Excellence Scholarship
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Northern Circuit
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
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Clerk to the Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service
Daniel takes instructions in a wide range of personal injury and related matters, acting for both claimants and defendants, with a particular focus on cases involving serious injuries.
Daniel joined Chambers in October 2021 following the successful completion of his pupillage under the supervision of Kane Simons.
Since he joined Chambers as a tenant, Daniel has developed a broad multi track practice. He has acted in matters involving assault, domestic violence, occupational disease and vulnerable road users, amongst others. He also has experience in acting in cases located in British Overseas Territories. Daniel has been instructed to act in cases involving brain injuries, serious psychological injuries and complex orthopaedic injuries and has acted in cases which have settled at figures up to £200,000.
Daniel accepts instructions on a CFA basis where appropriate.
Daniel completed his undergraduate education at Newcastle University, graduating with a First Class degree in Law. During his time here, Daniel represented Newcastle University at a national level in mooting and won the English Speaking Union-Essex Court Chambers national mooting competition. He subsequently received two scholarships to study the BPTC as part of a Masters degree in law at BPP University. Daniel was graded Outstanding on the BPTC and received a Distinction in his Masters overall.
K v W (2023) – Acted for a pedestrian who sustained a traumatic brain injury, a fracture to the femur and psychological injury after being struck by the Defendant’s vehicle whilst crossing a road. Shortly after Daniel’s Particulars of Claim and Schedule of Loss were served, the claim settled for £200,000, net of contributory negligence (a gross value of £333,333.33).
W v N (2023) – Acted for a Claimant who sustained soft tissue injuries to the neck and lower back, alongside psychological injury, following a road traffic accident. The case settled for £50,000.
E v B (2022) – Acted for a Claimant who sustained a severe leg injury and post-traumatic stress disorder following an accident at work where a refuse wagon reversed into collision with the Claimant. Shortly after Daniel’s Particulars of Claim and Schedule of Loss were served, the claim settled for £100,000.
S v F (2022) – Acted for a Claimant who sustained a dislocation to his elbow following a road traffic accident. Contributory negligence and quantum remained in dispute. Shortly after Daniel’s Particulars of Claim and Schedule of Loss were served, the claim settled for £35,000 inclusive of any deduction for contributory negligence (an estimated gross value of £50,000).
M v D (2022) – Acted for a Claimant who sustained a leg injury following an accident at work where a heavy paving slab fell onto him. Daniel was instructed to attend the disposal hearing. The claim was originally pleaded at up to £15,000. After hearing Daniel’s submissions on quantum, the Judge awarded the Claimant £25,000 in damages.
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